In schools that tracked students, the mean international grade placement in algebra classrooms was more than a year higher than that in regular 8th grade mathematics classrooms. (ascd.org)
Supporters of the new law hope that districts will apply the same principles of fairness and objectivity they will implement for 9th grade under the new law in whatever grades placement decisions are made. (edsource.org)
Their specific level of academic achievement is often two to four grade levels above their actual grade placement. (cectag.com)